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Respiratory Distress in Chickens
The average respiratory rate of a chicken is normally from 15 to 30 breaths per minute. This, however, will vary greatly with the breed and size of chicken.
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All Cooped Up, Again
Add to Favorites By Mark Hall, Ohio It was a mild November morning in the year 2011. The ground was littered with autumn leaves that crunched under my boots as …
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What’s the Best Chicken Coop Light?
When we supplement light to our chickens in winter, does it matter what type of bulb we use? Between incandescent, fluorescent, and LED bulbs, there are benefits and drawbacks to each, but do the chickens have a preference?
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12 Days of Poultry Giveaway 2021
It’s back! Score a poultry present every day from Backyard Poultry and its wonderful partners. Enter daily for 12 days for your chance to win.
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Raising Heritage Breed Chocolate Turkeys
Since we already have heritage breed chickens, we wanted to help other endangered poultry. We settled on Chocolate Turkeys.
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What is a Heritage Turkey and What Does Hormone-Free Mean?
What is a heritage turkey, and why is it so expensive for being so small? Are standard turkeys raised humanely? How can you ensure you purchase a hormone-free turkey this year?
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Backyard Poultry December 2021/January 2022
Backyard Poultry December 2021/January 2022 — 16/6 is in homes on November 10th but digital and All-Access members can read it NOW! Subscribe to Backyard Poultry for great stories on The 12 Days of Christmas, the right light for laying hens, new breeds offered at hatcheries, and planning new flocks. PLUS: how to make marshmallows, meringues, and divinity!
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Backyard Poultry Coloring Pages 2019
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Keeping Guinea Fowl Safe
Guinea fowl are great alarms, but they panic easily, making them easy prey. Keep guineas in a coop unless you can protect them while they free-range.
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Training Domestic Guinea Fowl 101
Guineas are always an adventure. So if you’re up for some farm fun and have your patience cap on, go ahead and give keeping domestic guinea fowl a try!
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